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How does University Avenue intersect with your life?

Much of news we hear about University Avenue these days centers around the proposed Central Corridor light rail line. You may even have helped make some of that news by participating in debates over the light rail budget, or location of stops along its route.

We'd like to tell a more personal story about University Avenue, but we need your help.

If you live or work along University Avenue, or if you frequent one of its businesses, tell us what attracted you to the area, and how the light rail might affect you.

Share your personal story below.

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First Name *

Last Name *

City *

State or Province *

Postal Code *

Country

E-mail *

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What is your connection to University Avenue? (check all that apply)

I live on or near University Ave.
I work on or near University Ave.
I own a business on or near University Ave.
I shop along University Ave.
Other

If other, please explain.

What's the nearest intersection along University Avenue to your home, business or hang out spot?

What brought you to University Avenue?

Why do you stay?

What changes to your neighborhood or business, if any, do you expect should the light rail line run down University Avenue?

Help us put a visual to your story. Upload an image of you where you live or work along University Avenue (no larger than 1 MB please)

Please share some details about this photo: names, date, location (intersection or address).

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We ask for some information about you so we can contact you if we have questions. We will not share your personal information outside the newsroom.

By filling out this form, you are giving Minnesota Public Radio permission to contact you only for help with current and future news coverage, and you become part of the MPR Public Insight Network. Through American Public Media, you may have opportunities to also inform national stories on programs such as Marketplace, Marketplace Money, Speaking of Faith and American RadioWorks.

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If you give us permission to publish your comments, we may edit them before reading them on-air or posting them to Minnesota Public Radio or American Public Media's Web sites. We reserve the right to reuse or republish your submission, or to withhold it from publication.

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